Obituaries

Eleanor J. Yohnke

Eleanor J. Yohnke

September 13, 2026

Eleanor J. Yohnke, age 87, of Carlos, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Sunday, September 13, 2026, at her home.

A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m., Monday, September 21, 2026, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Carlos with Rev. Kirk Lee officiating. Interment will be held at the church cemetery.

Visitation will take place from 3-6 p.m., Sunday,...

Linda P. Buhl

Linda P. Buhl

September 8, 2026

Linda P. Buhl, age 83, formerly of Parkers Prairie, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Tuesday, September 8, 2026, at NorBella Senior Living in Centerville.

A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m., Thursday, September 17, 2026, at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Parkers Prairie with Rev. Kirk Lee officiating. Music is provided by organist, Maureen Diedrich and vocalist,...

Jerry Dale Swarts

Jerry Dale Swarts

September 8, 2026

Jerry D. Swarts, age 80, of Battle Lake, died unexpectedly on Tuesday, September 8, 2026, at his summer residence.

Services are pending.

Eva "Jane" Rose

Eva "Jane" Rose

September 2, 2026

Eva “Jane” Rose, age 85, of Alexandria, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Wednesday, September 2, 2026, at the St. Cloud Hospital.

A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, September 19, 2026, at the Alexandria Covenant Church with Rev. Trinity Opp officiating. Interment will take place at Oak Hill Cemetery, Garfield.

Visitation is one hour prior to...

Gerald "Jerry" L. Hanson

Gerald "Jerry" L. Hanson

September 1, 2026

Gerald “Jerry” L. Hanson, age 82, of Parkers Prairie, died unexpectedly on Tuesday, September 1, 2026, at his brother’s home.

A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m., Friday, September 11, 2026, at Elmo Lutheran Church, rural Parkers Prairie with Rev. Ben Dyrhaug officiating. Interment will be at the church cemetery. Full military honors accorded by the Parkers Prairie American...

Jo Berninghaus

Jo Berninghaus

August 27, 2026

Jo Ann Berninghaus, age 86, of Osakis, died peacefully surrounded by family on Thursday, August 27, 2026, at Galeon in Osakis.

A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, September 3, 2026, at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Alexandria, with Pastor Jonathan Jahnke officiating. Interment will take place at the Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery in Little Falls.

Visitation will...

Daryl Jay Berghuis

Daryl Jay Berghuis

August 24, 2026

Daryl J. Berghuis, age 87, of Alexandria, died peacefully surrounded by his family on Monday, August 24, 2026, at his home under the care of Moments Hospice.

A celebration of life service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, September 12, 2026, at Lake Community Church with Pastor Forrest Erickson presiding. Private family interment will take place at Holland Township...

Carol A. Robertson

Carol A. Robertson

August 21, 2026

Carol A. Robertson, age 87, of Alexandria, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Friday, August 21, 2026, at Bethany on the Lake in Alexandria under the care of Moments Hospice.

A service celebrating Carol’s life will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, August 29, 2026, at Bethesda Lutheran Church in Alexandria with Pastor Clay Ellingson officiating. Visitation is one...

Cameron E. Koester

Cameron E. Koester

August 19, 2026

Cameron E. Koester, age 38, of Brandon, died unexpectedly on Wednesday, August 19, 2026, at his home.

Celebration of life services are pending at this time.

Cameron Erhard was born on July 14, 1988, to Lynn and Kathy (Landowski) Koester at Douglas County Hospital in Alexandria. Cameron was always known as the “why” child. Why does “it” do this? “Why, why, why!”...

Darloween V. Wunderlich

Darloween V. Wunderlich

August 18, 2026

Darloween V. Wunderlich (née Noetzelman), age 92, formerly of Carlos, died on Tuesday, August 18, 2026, at St. William’s Living Center in Parkers Prairie.

A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m., Monday, August 24, 2026, at Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church in Miltona with Rev. Terry Finnern officiating. Interment will take place at the church cemetery.

Visitation is 1-4 p.m. Sunday,...

Sherryl M. Suchy

Sherryl M. Suchy

August 17, 2026

Sherryl M. Suchy, age 70, of Parkers Prairie, a beloved wife, mother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on August 17, 2026, at Long Prairie Hospital, surrounded by her devoted family.

A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m., Thursday, August 27, 2026, at Lind Family Funeral Home in Alexandria. Interment will take place at a later date.

Visitation is one...

Glen I. Lammle

Glen I. Lammle

August 13, 2026

Glen I. Lammle, age 75, of Alexandria, died suddenly on Thursday, August 13, 2026, at his home in Alexandria.

A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m., Thursday, August 20, 2026, at Lind Family Funeral Home in Alexandria with Pastor Julé Ballinger officiating. Full military honors will be accorded by the Minnesota Honor Guard, and the Veteran’s Memorial Honor Guard....

Paulette M. Venzke

Paulette M. Venzke

August 11, 2026

Paulette Mary Venzke (Winter), age 77, of rural Henning, passed away unexpectedly in her home on August 11, 2026, in the same home where she and her beloved husband, Dale, built their life together for nearly five decades.

A funeral service will be held at 3 p.m., Monday, August 17, 2026, at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Parkers Prairie with Rev. Kirk...

Robert "Bob" L. Johnson

Robert "Bob" L. Johnson

August 11, 2026

Robert "Bob" L. Johnson, age 94, of Hoffman, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Tuesday, August 11, 2026, at Barrett Assisted Living.

A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, August 15, 2026, at Lind Family Funeral Home in Alexandria.

Visitation will continue for one hour prior to the funeral service.

A celebration gathering will take place following the...

Wallace "Wally" Schlosser

Wallace "Wally" Schlosser

August 8, 2026

Wallace “Wally” V. Schlosser, age 77, of Nelson, died suddenly on Saturday, August 8, 2026, at Alomere Health in Alexandria.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m., Monday, August 17, 2026, at St. Nicholas Catholic Church in Belle River with Fr. Dan Ruprecht officiating. Full military honors will be accorded by the Minnesota Honor Guard and the Veteran’s...

Karen F. Oberg

Karen F. Oberg

August 7, 2026

Karen F. Oberg, age 76, of Alexandria, passed into the presence of Jesus on Friday, August 7, 2026.

A celebration of life service will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, September 12, 2026, at Lind Family Funeral Home in Alexandria. Interment will take place at Geneva Cemetery, Alexandria.

Visitation will begin at 5 p.m, with a time of sharing stories at 6...

Carol E. Ordal

Carol E. Ordal

August 5, 2026

Carol E. Ordal, age 86, of Parkers Prairie, died peacefully surrounded by her family on Wednesday, August 5, 2026, at her home under the care of her granddaughter, Elizabeth and Vivie Hospice.

A private family service will be held. Interment will take place at Sverdrup Cemetery, Underwood.

Carol Elizabeth Ordal was born on April 5, 1940, in Bismarck, North Dakota. She was...

The Rev. Noel D. Rich

The Rev. Noel D. Rich

July 27, 2026

The Rev. Noel D. Rich, age 83, of Alexandria, died suddenly on Monday, July 27, 2026, at home with family.

A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, August 1, 2026, at Lind Family Funeral Home in Alexandria; visitation is one hour prior to the service. The Rev. Adam DuVall will be officiating with The Rev. Tom Sinning assisting....

David R. Renne

David R. Renne

July 21, 2026

David R. Renne, age 94, of Alexandria passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 21, 2026, at the Nelson Care Center in Alexandria.

A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m., Friday, September 4, 2026, at the Alexandria Covenant Church with Pastor Mitch Haaby officiating. Interment will take place at the Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery in Grove City at a later date.

A...

Carole Jean Meissner

Carole Jean Meissner

July 19, 2026

Carole J. Meissner, age 76, of Parkers Prairie, died on Sunday, July 19, 2026, after a hard-fought battle with pancreatic cancer.

A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m., on Friday, July 24, 2026, at Ebenezer Lutheran Church in Leaf Valley with Rev. James Walburg presiding. Music is provided by Kristi Wussow. Interment will take place at Trinity Lutheran Cemetery,...